The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot 308 GTi (11 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 26,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Peugeot 308 GTi is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
59
71.5
80.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
58.5 in
102.7
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.88 %
General
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4*
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
197 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Peugeot 308 GTi
203 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot 308 GTi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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16.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Peugeot 308 GTi
16.5 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Peugeot 308 GTi
34 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
468 mi
Peugeot 308 GTi
541 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Peugeot 308 GTi
130.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot 308 GTi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
829 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
